T3 Afar, Travel Hair Dryer, Compact and Lightweight, Folding Handle

The T3 Afar Travel Dryer delivers excellent performance—until it stops working altogether. I'm now on my second unit, and both have failed in the same way. Because I use this dryer exclusively for travel, I can account for its usage precisely: exactly 18 times over the past three years (and one of those years, it wasn't used at all). It worked perfectly yesterday while I was on vacation, but today the heat stopped completely. This is not related to the cool-shot button. I've tested every setting. However, I suspect that the internal mechanism tied to that button may be prone to sticking, which appears to be a recurring design flaw. For the price, this product should last significantly longer than a handful of uses. I handle and store it with exceptional care, yet it has failed twice under minimal use. It's especially disappointing to be without a working dryer so early in my trip, day 2 of 10 days. In summary, while the T3 Afar produces beautiful results when functional, its lack of durability makes it difficult to recommend.